Human Resource Assistant

Date: Sep 1, 2026

Location:
Topeka, KS, US, 66618

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Company: NPL Construction (S4)

Description:
Who We Are

Centuri Group is comprised of a family of companies that make up a utility infrastructure enterprise, operating throughout the US and Canada, safely delivering gas, electric and utility services to our customers and the community. We help you build your career on Solid Ground by investing in your development and valuing your unique skills, perspective, and background. Employees are the lifeblood of our organization, and we’re committed to providing a stable foundation to continuously grow and thrive. We’ve got work for the next 100 years - All we need is you!

The Human Resource Assistant provides recruiting, onboarding, administrative, and accounting support by coordinating hiring activities, processing new hire documentation, maintaining records, and supporting daily office operations. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

What You'll Do

Serve as the primary point of contact for applicants, responding to employment inquiries, candidate calls, and recruiting-related questions.

Conduct candidate pre-screenings, review applications, and coordinate interviews with candidates, hiring managers, and leadership to support an efficient hiring process and positive candidate experience.

Manage all aspects of the new hire onboarding process, including employment documentation, I-9 verification, new hire setup, employee record maintenance, and resolution of onboarding-related questions and issues.

Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate new hire orientations in partnership with Safety and other internal stakeholders.

Support HR functions through employee record management, compliance documentation, onboarding administration, and other workforce initiatives as needed.

Perform accounting data entry and related clerical functions, including invoice processing, expense reporting support, and serving as a backup for Concur.

Coordinate office administration, including calendar management, meeting planning, travel arrangements, office supply ordering, and maintaining organized filing and tracking systems

Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership

What You'll Have

High School diploma or GED

2+ years of experience in office administration, or a related role.

Experience supporting the hiring process, including candidate screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications.

Knowledge of onboarding processes, employment documentation, and I-9 verification requirements.

Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast paced environment

What You'll Get

Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401K w/ Company Match

Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays

Potential Bonus Opportunities

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Weekly Payroll

Work Environment

Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment

Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice

Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing

Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments

Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

Legal Stuff

Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens

Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify

Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results

Our Commitment to Opportunity

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Centuri Group and our subsidiaries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

Nearest Major Market: Topeka